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! Date !! Status !! Comment
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| 10th September 2018 || Functional || The laser is limited to 75% power output to extend the life of the tube, this is intended to be permanent.
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== Old wiki content ==
The machine is now limited by the controller to 7075% power which is just over 25mA. This means the current dial can be left set all the way to the top for consistent output. Any power level set in RDWorks > 7075% will just get reduced to 7075% rather than scalledscaled by the controller.▼
These notes are not sufficient to use the laser safely; please ask on the mailing list for introductory training.
mikethebee video - my own reminder of how to use the lasercutter note that this video shows the automatic z adjustment that is no longer available, z setting is now done manually
▲The machine is now limited by the controller to 70% power which is just over 25mA. This means the current dial can be left set all the way to the top for consistent output. Any power level set in RDWorks > 70% will just get reduced to 70% rather than scalled by the controller.
 
LARGE LASER CUTTER NOTES:
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Turn on Rdworks 7 (free) - (Please note if downloading software at home, untick ‘enable feeding’)
 
Put usb stick in left side dangly wire, if applicable.
 
Notes:
 
Laser has output default 60% max power limiter
 
Import file, 'dxf' or 'ai' (from Illustrator and other graphic apps)
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Double click for options menu, edit…
 
Layer parameters, 'local parameters from library' has various settings for different materials - acrylic etc. - good starting point for parameters. Load selected, Do a test cut (optional), edit parameters if need be.
 
Open close delayed - cooldown between 'layers' - PLEASE EDIT THIS NOTE
 
‘Handle>cut optimise’
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Lift lid, remove work.
 
Turn off the switches and rdworks and take your usb out!
 
Clean the laser bed if need be with the vacuum adjacent to the laser, as small piece could burn onto the next project.
 
documentation
The controller is [1].
 
The output to turn on the laser power supply is a 0-3.6 V and the shortest pulse is 270 us
 
reset tube height
If the head has been crashed the red-dot will be misaligned and the cutting speeds and line width will be severally affected. Double check that the z-probe looks intact, then re-home the Z. Then ensure that the bottom of the tube is 6.3mm (helpful bit of MDF) off the workpiece.
== Planned Upgrades ==
Parts and upgrades that are planned/Budgeted/Purchased for in the near future
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== Recent Changes ==
If you make any non-trivial changes to the Pirahna 1060 or perform maintenance please note it here, delete records older than 1 yr
 
 
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